Navigating the Future of International Technology
Alphabet seeks dismissal of a $9.3 billion lawsuit, alleging Google abuses its search market dominance through unfair practices. Claimants accuse Google of inflating ad costs and making unfair deals, including with Apple’s Safari. OUR TAKEThis case exemplifies the growing concern over tech giants’ market dominance. If proven, such practices could unjustly inflate costs for both…
European antitrust authorities will seek feedback on Google’s proposals to comply with fair competition rules next week, which could determine if the company faces formal charges. Google has suggested creating separate sections for competitors in search results, while the EU holds workshops from 9 to 11 September to gather stakeholder opinions, excluding Google from participation….
Google has announced its plans to open a second data centre in Latin America, with an investment of over $850 million. This new data centre will be located in the Uruguayan city of Canelones, marking Google’s continued expansion in the region. OUR TAKEGoogle’s decision to open a second data centre in Latin America reflects the…
Google is rolling out its new “Ask Photos” feature, allowing users to search their photo libraries using natural language and AI-driven queries. This feature, which includes an upgraded classic search, is currently available to select users and will be expanded to more languages soon. OUR TAKEGoogle is introducing the “Ask Photos” feature in Google Photos, which…
A “hyperscale” data centre is planned for Southern Vietnam, according to sources. Additionally, Google is opening an office in Vietnam and plans to focus on AI training and funding. Vietnam’s data centre industry lags significantly behind regional rivals, but Google’s mega data centre is expected to inject new energy into the sector. OUR TAKEAlphabet is…
Google will scrap its initial plans for a $200 million data centre in Santiago due to concerns about its environmental impact. The tech giant will restart the project with revised plans, utilising air-cooled technology instead of water-dependent cooling systems. OUR TAKEGoogle’s decision to halt and rework its data centre project in Santiago reflects growing pressure…
The U.S. Justice Department claims that Google has sought to dominate online advertising technology by controlling both competitors and customers. Prosecutors argue that Google employed traditional monopoly-building strategies, such as acquiring competitors and restricting transactions in the online ad market. OUR TAKEThe trial is crucial as it addresses whether Google has engaged in practices that…
DPC working in conjunction with its EU/EEA peer regulators, investigated Google to regulate whether EU users’ personal data is processed in the development of its foundational AI model. After the Irish regulator filed a lawsuit, social media platform X agreed not to use personal data collected from EU users to train its AI systems. OUR…